Our favourite shortbread recipe is great for the upcoming festive season, it's easy to make and is a great gift idea (it's always a hit in our family). This recipe won't take long either! Come into our store, located in Yarra Glen Victoria or shop your bakeware needs online here.

Prep time - 15 mins

Bake time - 20 mins

Ingredients

• 250g softened butter
• 3/4 cup caster sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla essence
• 2 cup plain flour
• 1/2 cup rice flour

Method

Step 1

Start with preheating your oven to 160°C. Then line with baking paper or reusuable non-stick baking sheets . Beat the butter with an electric mixer, then add sugar and vanilla essence until you have a light and fluffy texture and look. Using a flour sifter, sift both flours into the the butter mixture and stir through until you achieve a dough-like consistency. 

Step 2

Divide the dough into 2 portions. Shape into 2 discs. With a rolling pin, roll 1 portion between 2 sheets of baking paper to form a 20cm round. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Step 3

Using your favourite shaped cookie cutter to portion the shortbread, then sprinkle with a tiny bit of sugar before placing on the baking tray.

Step 4

Bake for 20 minutes or until golden, swapping the trays halfway through cooking. Cool on the trays, then serve.

Bakeware Needs

Pro-Grade Baking Mat

Avanti Stainless Steel Flour Sifter (5 Cup)

Avanti Classic Rolling Pin (43cm)

Christmas Mini Wreath Cookie Cutter Set of 6